Children take longer to learn two languages at once compared to just one — don’t fret On 2018-08-23 Worldwide immigration patterns are increasing the number of children who grow up exposed to two languages, a circumstance that provides […]
People pick gifts that will ‘wow’ rather than satisfy recipients On 2018-08-22 Gift givers tend to focus on the “big reveal,” leading them to choose whichever gift is more likely to surprise […]
Unwise opioids for wisdom teeth: Study shows link to long-term use in teens and young adults: Those who fill an opioid prescription for wisdom tooth removal are nearly three times as likely to keep using; ages 19-30 most at risk On 2018-08-09 Getting wisdom teeth removed may be a rite of passage for many teens and young adults, but the opioid painkiller […]
What psychological science can offer to reducing climate change On 2018-07-19 For some years, there is a good deal of consensus among scientific experts that climate change is real, and that […]
Incarceration of parents impacts health of their children into adulthood On 2018-07-18 A new study published in Pediatrics found that young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are more […]
Parental controls do not stop teens from seeing pornography On 2018-07-13 The struggle to shape the experiences young people have online is now part of modern parenthood. As children and teenagers […]
Gaming or gambling? Online transactions blur boundaries On 2018-06-29 In-game purchasing systems, such as ‘loot boxes’, in popular online games resemble gambling and may pose financial risks for vulnerable […]